Master of Science in Computer Information Systems

• Combined Degree Program

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  St. Mary’s University offers Combined Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree programs, allowing undergraduate students to begin graduate studies as early as their junior year.

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Program of Study

This degree is a 33-credit-hour program. Students may elect a thesis or a project (non-thesis) option.

Students will also take two 3-credit-hour electives from the Greehey School of Business and 9 credit hours of Computer Science electives.

• Degree Plans

  Students take 33 credit hours of courses and may elect a thesis or a project option. The thesis option consists of 27 credit hours of course work and 6 credit hours of thesis direction. Non-thesis students must complete 30 credit hours of course work and 3 credit hours of a capstone project.

  • Master of Science in Computer Information Systems

  Students can also pursue a 5-year Combined Degree program:

  • Combined Bachelor’s (various majors) and Master of Science in Computer Information Systems

• Highlighted Courses

  Courses include:

  • Advanced Computer Networks
  • Advanced Software Engineering
  • Files and Database
  • Hardware and Operating Systems
  • Systems Analysis and Design

  Students will also take courses from the Greehey School of Business and Computer Science graduate program.

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• Career Paths

  Major career paths for Master of Science in Computer Information Systems graduates:

  • Systems Analyst / Business Systems Analyst
  • Cybersecurity Analyst / Information Security Analyst
  • Data Analyst / Business Intelligence Analyst
  • Cloud Computing / IT Infrastructure Analyst
  • IT Project Manager / Technology Project Coordinator
  • Database Administrator / Database Analyst
  • IT Manager / Information Systems Manager
  • Software Engineer
  • Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Engineer
  • Information Systems Consultant

Admission Requirements and Process

To be considered for admission to the Master of Science in Computer Information Systems program, applicants should:

• Submit a completed application form
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in a bachelor’s degree
• Submit a written statement of purpose indicating interest and objective
• Submit two letters of recommendation
• Submit official transcripts of all college-level work
• Submit résumé

The GRE/GMAT scores are not required for admission to this program.

International Student Admission

International graduate applicants must demonstrate proof of English proficiency with these minimum scores in one of the following:

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-based Test (iBT)®: 80
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.0
• Duolingo English Test: 115+

International Students who do not meet minimum language proficiency requirements may apply to the St. Mary’s Intensive English Program (IEP) and be considered for admission upon successful completion of the IEP.

• Questions About the Program Requirements?

  To discuss specific requirements for this program, contact the Office of Graduate Admission at 210-436-3101 or graduate@stmarytx.edu, or visit the Graduate Admission page to learn more.

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• Contact Us

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  To learn more about the Master of Science in Computer Information Systems at St. Mary’s University, contact the Office of Graduate Admission at graduate@stmarytx.edu or 210-436-3126.

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